Donna
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Richard L. Haight:
Do you miss Japan? What was the most challenging thing about living in Japan?
Richard L. Haight
No, surprisingly. I loved being there when I was there, and I love being in America now that I am here. I guess I just love being where I am, which is nice.
The most challenging thing about living in Japan, for me, was difficulties in communication. It took me a number of years to get to a point where I could enjoy social life to the fullest with Japanese people who could not speak English.
To anyone thinking of moving there, I would recommend setting aside your original culture and allowing yourself to absorb the native culture as much as possible without going too much into comparisons.
Thank you for asking.
The most challenging thing about living in Japan, for me, was difficulties in communication. It took me a number of years to get to a point where I could enjoy social life to the fullest with Japanese people who could not speak English.
To anyone thinking of moving there, I would recommend setting aside your original culture and allowing yourself to absorb the native culture as much as possible without going too much into comparisons.
Thank you for asking.
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